“Giving Up Is Not An Option”

Just when I thought everything is going perfect in your life, life will throw you another curve ball. It may feel like everything is falling apart, maybe losing your home, finances at a standstill, receiving more bills and becoming drowned in debt like never before, it may be a job loss, divorce, serious illness, or the death of a loved one. You may not know what to do. Nobody is immune to life’s trials and adversities. We all will experience them, only at varying degrees. These situations can cause us to be confused, afraid, depressed, anxious, and even angry.

All those feelings are completely normal. We are humans, we are imperfect, and we are flawed. But after recognizing all our emotions. We must come to terms with our situation. We’ve got to face our problems head on. When faced with adversities and insurmountable circumstances, you have access to a 24/7 hotline to heaven. When you feel down and weary, talk to God. Talking helps. He understands and He cares. He feels your pain and all your emotions. Pour out your heart to Him and you’ll find your mind is renewed after spending quality time in prayer.

God is always with you, “yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil”. For you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me“-Psalm 23:4. Circumstances like these can shake your world and throw everything out of order where you may find that some things are out of your control and that causes a tremendous fear in your heart. Do not be afraid. The future may be unknown and uncertain, but you must remember that whatever happens, God will never leave you nor forsake you.

The difficult times sometimes must happen so that God can accomplish His purpose for you. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope”-Jeremiah 29:11. There is a quote that says, “A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor”. I believe that to be true because you may have lost a job or your relationship may have failed, but some things happen to mold us into the person God wants us to be. It may be hard to comprehend but we can take comfort knowing God never makes mistakes and He knows what is best for us.

You are stronger than you think, do not let negative thoughts cloud your mind. Focus on the positive and try to find the silver lining in every situation. You can raise above all this, you just must find your light and not let the darkness thwart it. Giving up is not an option. Your situation may seem hopeless. It may seem like it is the end. There will be days that it will feel like this, but God is your ever-present help in time of need. You can trust Him to give you the grace and strength to make it through any trial.